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Eurochocolate International Chocolate Exhibition is one of the sweetest events in Italy. The annual chocolate festival takes place in Perugia, the Capital of Umbria. The festival was first held in 1993 and its events are located in the historic city centre of Perugia.

Eurochocolate offers a variety of activities including chocolate art displays, experimental chocolate tastings, street performances, and chocolate sculpting. In recent years, an igloo has been constructed out of 3,600 kilograms of chocolate bricks. In 2003, the largest chocolate bar in the world was constructed (more than 7 meters in length, two meters high and made with 5980 kilograms of dark chocolate and thousands of hazelnuts).

This year Eurochocolate will be held from Friday 17 to Sunday 26 October 2014.

Torre Palombara is located at a relatively short distance from the centre of Rome and its main airports, Fiumicino and Ciampino. By car, the trip can be easily done in one hour and fifteen minutes. From Narni train station you can get to Rome central station (Roma Termini) in one hour by train.

Some of our guests enjoy spending a day in Rome and in the evening return to the peaceful and relaxed atmosphere of Torre Palombara. The possibility of taking the train is a very easy and stress-free option. Torre Palombara is also very convenient for those who want to escape from Rome for a weekend break, or those who are en-route to Tuscany and want to spend a few days in Umbria before heading North.

You can visit a small family-run cashmere factory, specialized in the manufacturing of luxurious designs in this precious material. You will be able to see the manufacturing process and learn what makes Umbrian cashmere so special and luxurious. If you want to, you will also be able to purchase cashmere designs directly from the factory at a very special price for their exceptional quality!

The Marmore Falls, celebrated during the centuries for their beauty, appear like a roaming water column distributed on three drops. Wrapping the flora in a cloud of white foam , cover a height of 165 metres. The scenery that opens to the visitors’ eyes is men-made since centuries, fwhen the Romans tried to canalize the waters of the Velino river to fall and into the Nera river.

The Marmore’s Falls were created by the ancient Romans and their total height of 165 m (541 feet), makes them one of the tallest in Europe and the tallest man-made waterfall in the world.

They are located 18 km from Torre Palombara.

This amazing site and the numerous path along the falls make it a great day excursion.

Narni Black Festival is one of the most famous events of Soul, Jazz, Blues and Gospel in Umbria. In 2014 it will be held from 28 to 30 August.

During the years Narni Black Festival has become an important encounter for Black Music. Every year American musicians come back to Narni to perform on stage or participate in the various events of the festival.

The 41st edition of Umbria Jazz will take place from 10 to 20 July 2015 in Perugia.

The annual festival was first held in 1973 and since then has become one of the most important international jazz events in the world. As every year also in 2015 the capital city of Umbria will host 10 days of various music events.

In the last years international artists such as Simply Red, Carlos Santana, Burt Bacharach, B.B. King, Gilberto Gil, James Taylor, Keith Jarrett, Pat Metheny and many more have performed live on stage during Umbria Jazz.

While staying at Torre Palombara, you should also follow the paths of San Francesco (Saint Francis) of Assisi. San Francesco, patron saint of animals, the environment and one of the two patron saints of Italy (with Catherine of Siena) is certainly one of the most famous sons of Umbria.

The Speco Francescano is located only a few kilometers away from Narni and it is one of the most authentic and well preserved sanctuaries of San Francesco. It was founded by him in 1213 and it perfectly represents the spirit and characteristics of this saint: mystic, peaceful and loving.

It is immersed in a green valley, with a small cloister (“chiostro”) dating back to the 13th century, when San Bernardino of Siena built the dormitory. The beautiful chapel of San Silvestro can be found in the cloister, with wonderful frescos from the twelfth century. Near the church you can find the big crevice in the rock, “the Speco”, which was San Francesco’s favorite place to pray and medidate.

Umbrian cuisine is famous for its fresh and genuine ingredients and rich in simple and delicious recipes. At Torre Palombara we know many “hidden gems” among the local restaurants.

We highly recommend a dinner in a cosy family-run restaurant Taverna di Porta Nova in Stroncone, a lovely Medieval town located on top of a hill. You will get the opportunity to dine within the walls of a former monastery dating back to the 13th century.

The excellent chef will make you try seasonal local dishes as well as his own recipes. The dinner will be based on typical local products and you will receive a special treatment.